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Classic Weekender

Singletrack Classic Weekender

Having a vague idea of what to expect, i decided it was about time we did an event in Ju's neck of the woods, he raved about it last year and as this was only its second year running I thought it would be nice to take part in a small event, maybe there even being a chance of being placed quite high if not many girls entered?

Having ridden in Lee Quarry before I familiar with the terrain and had always enjoyed the riding.

The first event was the downhill, hahahaha, the course was not in the least how i expected, some sections just didn't seem to flow at all, but after two seeding runs I was starting to enjoy downhilling! First run was about 3 mins 20 seconds second about 3 mins 15 seconds.

Next was the trials hahahahaha first uphill climb - fail, second track stand - fail, third see-saw - just pass hooray! forth log run - pass :) , fifth large uphill steps - fail. 2/5 not too bad considering I had done zero preparation for this event!

Aim had two quite epic fails, first on the hill climb when she ended up as a turtle and second on the large steps, which resulted in an over the bars photo which in the end bagged her a prize of a new radley frame!

Now the downhill event, both Aimee and I were starting at 5.30pm so plenty of time to worry about what lay ahead. We watched the faster riders hammer down the quarry then headed up to the start gate. My run went quite well apart from a slip on the lower gravel section, which would of cost me a few seconds. But I was pleased with the time on the clock 3.04 which later changed to 3.06???? Not sure why? But pleased anyway. Aim suffered her final fall for the day also on the lower gravel section and came in 3.15.

Day 2 consisted of a cross country race around the quarry, all time penalties added up to starting position 10 minutes behind the race leaders. Aim shot off and I didn't see her again the the rest of the race! Well done sis! I battled my way round, racing level with another lady on an Orange 5, who I managed to overtake on the climbs each lap, I think it also helped that i took the red route down instead of the black, which I worked out on the first lap was the fastest route. I found the race quite grouling, and was dissing myself for not having removed my jacket before hand, but after ditching it with John on the final lap, started to enjoy the course more. Overall coming 7th beating the lady on the Orange 5 quite considerably.

Classic Weekender

Commute to work

Trip 10.18
Timed 48.39
Max 26.8
Avg 12.5

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spectacular crash !

spectacular crash !, originally uploaded by strattonnicholas.

Second crash for Aim on the trials section! Poor sis, hurt yourself on this fall, so winning a frame for the crash slightly made up for it!

Results

Downhill times

Cross country times

Commute to work

Avg 13.0
Odo 895
Trip 10.24
Timed 47.15
Max 21.3

Commute home

Avg 17.2
Odo 885
Trip 10.44
Timed 36.15
Max 30.8 new record!

commute to work

>> Trip distance 10.16
>> Timed trip 44.18
>> Max 26.7
>> Avg. 13.7
>> ODO 854
>>

commute home no.2

> Trip distance 10.34
> Timed trip 35.10
> Max 28.5
> Avg. 17.6
> ODO 844
>

Shiny Booty found on commute

Morning commute no.2

Trip distance 10.74
Timed trip 46.59
Max 24.3
Avg. 13.7
ODO 833

BBF

Bristol bikefest

Second event of the year Bristolbikefest, this one is a new one to the racing calendar but quite local so no excuses for not taking part, held at Ashton Court just off the M5 junction 19. Aim and Dave arrived a few moments before and discovered that the caravan wouldn't fit in the allocated space, so we camped near other caravans in the parking area, we later discovered that this was a much better pitch. Possibly also much safer, as we learnt that a dozen or so bikes were stolen late Saturday early Sunday morning from the main camping area.
The course was fairly flat with a couple of short climbs and short rocky descents, the majority running through wooded areas rooty, rocky and fast, resulting in an average lap time of 32m 14s. Half way round the course was a large bridge construction with steep access and exit routes, many riders suffered with pinch flats when exiting the ramp, luckily my tubeless se-tup held tight and fast. First impressions of the course were not favourable, I did find the first lap a bit dull, but the lack of climbing and fast wooded sections soon became more appealing as the day went on. The team managed 5 laps each, with Dave doing an extra lap, which ended up being the final lap, unfortunately John suffered 2 punctures and was forced to retire.

Wheelie wyre weridos was in 23rd position most of the day but finally finishing in position 32 out of 42.

laptimes

Long Mynd

Long Mynd route



Great sunday cycling over the Long Mynd, slightly different route than last time, still alittle exploring left to do! Lots of climbing followed by some good descents.

Untitled by nunuboogie at Garmin Connect - Details

Commute to work



Long time coming so thought i'd go for a pratice fun run.

Goodbye old friend

Lemond Fillmore

Lemond Fillmore

Lemond Fillmore

SSEC 2010

Race number, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

Took part in my first singlespeed event over the weekend, great atmosphere and a great crowd! I was worried that I would struggle and make a tit of myself but held my own quite well, completing two laps in the sweltering heat! The course was mostly the same as the forest of dean enduro race last year, and I was happy I had ridden most of it before. After completing my first lap I was surprised and very grateful to stop for beer and flapjacks :) Even thinking about taking part in SSUK and would love to head out to Belgium for next years event!

IMG_1476[1], originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

Big respect to Sheldon and the Knights of Niche for organising the event, the cheese board was the biggest I have ever seen and had the delights of sampling! Now all i need to do is locate and save up for a super attention whore frame ;)

last FM stats - love the stats!

HONC 2010

Hell of the north complete, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

HONC 2010 by nunuboogie at Garmin Connect - Details

Another excellent ride round the Cotswolds, great weather and great company!

CLAR

Spring is here!

And return journey

> Trip Distance: 13.47 miles
> Timed trip: 1.02.10 mins
> Max speed: 22.8 mph
> Average: 12.9 mph
> ODO: 749
> Total timed: 53.24.43
>

HONC warm up

Home to mum and dads

Trip Distance: 12.53 miles
Timed trip: 55.48 mins
Max speed: 23.1mph
Average: 13.4 mph
ODO: 735
Total timed: 52.22.19

Ransom demands

Ransom note

Monday Commute home

Trip distance: 10.27 miles
Timed trip: 37.18 mins
Max speed: 27.7 mph
Average 16.4 mph
ODO: 723 miles
Total timed: 51.25.53

Rain has the advantage of moulding the brooks saddle to the shape of my arse, so much more comfortable!

Monday Commute

Trip distance: 10.69 miles
Timed trip: 46.56 mins
Max speed: 24.6 mph
Average 13.6 mph
ODO: 712 miles
Total timed: 50h48m10s

Very rainy commute, with comedy splash from a car right at the start!
Looks like it commando today then ;)
On the plus side it was great fun and saddle felt a lot more
comfortable.

Adventure 2

Adventures of the Magic munchkin

Last fm stats

Last FM Top Tracks

Cassius – Foals

Don't Stay Away – Phyllis Dillon

Horses – The Edmund Fitzgerald

 

Top Artists

Foals

Fuck Buttons

Up, Bustle and Out

Wednesday Commute home

Timed trip: 36.17 mins
>>> Max speed: 29.1 mph
>>> Average speed: 16.7 mph
>>> ODO: 702 miles
>>> Trip distance: 10.23 miles
Total times: 50h 01mins 14sec
>

Well think that may be a record or close to it anyway, could still go
quicker :)

Will this ease my arse ache?

Wednesday Commute to work

>> Timed trip: 50.35 mins
>> Max speed: 21.1 mph
>> Average speed: 12.6 mph
>> ODO: 691 miles
>> Trip distance: 10.67 miles

Felt tired this morning, late night, strange dreams........

Horny

Tuesday Commute to work

Lemond Fillmore, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

> Timed trip: 48.36 mins
> Max speed: 24.6 mph
> Average speed: 13.1 mph
> ODO: 670 miles
> T. Timed: 47.45.21
> Trip distance: 10.66 miles

It's a hard life!

Commute home

Well that help fast from the off, and time was up at usual check
points :) a whole 2 mins on last week! Maybe it was the new saddle, I
was aware that I was seating less than normal. Hopefully the proofide
will arrive tomorrow eve.

Timed trip: 38.12 mins
Max speed: 28.7 mph
Average speed: 16 mph
ODO: 660 miles
T. Timed: 46.56.44
Trip distance: 10.22 miles

Whoop whoop :)

atsuhiro-ito live at Capsule

Capsule gig at vivid in Birmingham 10-03-2010

atsuhiro-ito-4, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

Birmingham local Nic Bullen, former member of Napalm Death quietly set up a small table covered with effects pedals and an array of knobs and switches, surrounded by a number of microphones on stands. He started unannounced, and at first it was hard to tell whether the muffled breathing was preparation or he had started his vocal performance. He began to loop phrases and slowly assembled eerie soundscapes that gradually developed into disturbing noise textures rapidly peaking just before they became uncomfortably unbearable, the surge of noise reminded me of music being played backwards. He became extremely animated as he rocked and doubled up squeezing strange vocal and nasal noises into the microphone which became strangely mesmerising as though watching someone fit, then relief as he abruptly halted all noise, breathing deeply into the microphone, before he would start the process again.

The highlight of the evening was Japanese born Atsuhiro-ito, a performance artist whose music has become an essential part of his work. The set up consisted of an electrical extension lead, sampler and a fluorescent light tube also known as an Optron, which he held and played in a way that resembled an electric guitar. At times he balanced on one leg with the other bent almost in a yoga position while somehow managing to sporadically tap his bare foot on the effects pedals. It didn’t turn out to be the Intense flashing experience that I was anticipating; he was able to manipulate the tube so that it admitted light varying in spectrum from an orange to blue, according to the sensitivity / intensity of the sounds formed. The performance not only sounded electronic but also had an industrial feel and I found myself nodding along to the beats which strangely resembled the sound a light sabre would generate, it was easy to imagine I was witnessing a battle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. He attempted an encore but unfortunately the optron failed and all that was heard was Atsuhiro-ito saying ‘broken’

Monday morning commute in

Brooks Saddle, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

>>>> Timed trip: 47.58 mins
>>>> Max speed: 24.2 mph
>>>> Avg: 13.3 mph
>>>> Trip distance: 10.67 miles
>>>> ODO: 647
Total timed 46.18.20

>>>>
First trip for the brooks saddle wow it's bloody hard! Ordered some
proofide so hopefully will soften slightly after application? Think I
may need to slide backwards a touch before I commute home this evening!
>>>>

morning commute

Timed Trip:              46.11 mins

Max Speed:             24.3 mph

Average Speed:       13.8

Trip Distance:          10.65 miles

ODO :                     628 miles

Total Timed:            44:42:06

 

Commute home again

Commute home

Timed trip: 42.25 mins
Max speed: 24.3 mph
Avg: 14.4 mph
Trip distance: 10.22 miles

ODO 618 miles

More strong winds still two mins off target points.

Commute to work

>>> Timed trip: 52.27 mins
>>> Max speed: 20.9 mph
>>> Avg: 11.8 mph
>>> Trip distance: 10.47 miles
>>>
>>> Social commute with martyn this morning so lots of chit chat :)

FOD enduro re-run

green on-one plus tractor, originally uploaded by nunuboogie.

A sunny Sunday, too nice to miss an opportunity for some cycling further a field, why not try and re-trace the Forest of Dean Enduro route? Also good for John to recap so the stag ride can flow smoothly on at least one of the rides :) !!!

FOD enduro - can we remember the route?

Well most of the ride was remembered although there was a little double tracking / wrong routes / backward walked sections, but reminded us how nice it is to ride the Forest of Dean every now and then.

Commute home again

Commute home

Timed trip: 46.34 mins
Max speed: 27 mph
Avg: 14.2 mph
Trip distance: 11.03 miles

Felt quite slow with a strong head wind.

Commute to work

Commute to work

Timed trip: 50.48 mins
Max speed: 21.3 mph
Avg: 12.6 mph
Trip distance: 10.75 miles

Wow that's over 90miles so far with the best commute remaining, Friday afternoon! Whoop whoop

Commute home

Timed trip: 40.51 mins
Max speed: 25.1 mph
Avg: 15.1 mph
Trip distance: 10.29 miles

Nearly 5 day commute two more trips to do :)

Knog Commute data

Knog Commute data

Thought I should record the data off my knog N.E.R.D computer before I accidentally reset it. Yes, it has happened before!

This data is only taken from my commute to and from work, fitted 26^th September 2009.

ODO – 565

Total timed - 40:02:05

Must try and remember to record individual times!

Archie the office cat!

First attempt at sushi - striving for perfection, gonna need a lot more pratice!

Train commute

Snowboarding on the malverns

Snow across the Uk. satellite image